Security & Exchange Jobs @ Abuja Securities & Commodity Exchange

The Abuja Securities & Commodity Exchange  (ASCE) was originally incorporated as a Stock Exchange on June 17, 1998. It commenced electronic trading in securities in May 2001 and was converted to a commodity Exchange on August 8, 2001 and brought under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Commerce. The conversion was premised on the need for an alternative institutional arrangement that would manage the effect of price fluctuations in the marketing of agricultural produce which has adversely affected the earnings of farmers. Abuja Securities and Commodity Exchange (ASCE) is seeking to recruit well-qualified individuals to work in the following departments. 1. DEPUTY MANAGER LEGAL (DML): (Ref.001/12/02/09) - The successful candidate must have a Bachelors degree in Law and must have been called to the bar. - The candidate will report to the Managing Director/CEO and must have a minimum of 12 years post call experience. - He/she will provide legal advice to the Exchange on all aspects of law that affect the operations and regulations of the Exchange and will provide secretarial services to the Board. Salary: N1, 015,685.00-N1, 013,185.00 per annum. 2. ACCOUNTS OFFICER: (Ref 002/12/02/09) - The successful candidate must have a University degree in Accounting, or Finance and Banking with a minimum of 2 years post graduation working experience. - The person will report to the Head of Finance & Accounts and be responsible for day to day routine accounting functions of the Exchange. - He/she must be Proactive, honest, reliable and result oriented with an eye for details. Salary: N456, 780.00- N491, 280.00 per annum. 3. LABORATORY ANALYST: (Ref: 003/12/02/09) - The successful candidate must have an HND or University degree in Food Science & Technology, Biochemistry or Microbiology. - He/She must have a minimum of 3-5 years post graduation working experience preferably in the food/feed processing industry. In addition to the above, the person must have the following competencies: a. Be able to carryout Physical, Chemical and Microbiological tests on Agricultural Commodities b. Have knowledge on Sampling Procedures c. Be able to compute and interpret results of Quality assaying. d. Have knowledge on FIFO, good record keeping and stock inventory e. Knowledge of storage methods and conditions of Agricultural commodities f. Be computer Literate - Knowledge of Agro-processing methods will be an added advantage Salary: N456, 780, 00 - N491, 280.00 per annum 4. WAREHOUSE OFFICERS (Ref 004/12/02/09) - Candidates must have the same qualifications and competencies as those of a laboratory Analyst as enumerated above but with a minimum of 1-2 years post graduate working experience Salary: N456, 780-491,280.00 per annum 5. CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARIES (Ref 005/12/02/09) - Candidate must have an HND in Secretarial Studies with a minimum of 2 years post graduation working experience - He/She must be proficient in the use of computer and very conversant with software programmes such as MS Offices Suites and Desktop Publishing Software - The candidate must also be able to work under pressure Salary: N456, 780.00- N491, 281.00 per annum Mode of Application Applicants should write to the address below, enclosing the a self-written statement stating their skills, knowledge and experience as well as a copy of their CV and photocopies of relevant certificates, the job reference number should be indicated on the envelope All applications should be addressed to: The Managing Director , Abuja Securities and Commodity Exchange, 397 Muhammadu Buhari Way, Central Business District P.M.B 404, Garki-Abuja Deadline is  3rd March 2009